 Edward Stirling and his wife Harriett, "née" Taylor His father, Edward Snr., was a partner in Elder Stirling and Company before that firm became Elder Smith and Company, was a nominated member of the 1855 Legislative Council, and was an elected member of the 1857 Legislative Council.Edward Snr.migrated to South Australia after receiving £1000 from his father, Archibald, who had owned slaves in Jamaica.